Sunland power lines downed by high winds, transformers may have exploded

SUNLAND — Strong winds apparently knocked down power lines in Sunland today, interrupting electrical service to 744 Department of Water and Power customers.

The lines were reported down in the 8200 block of West Apperson Street at 3:16 p.m., Katherine Main of the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Authorities closed Apperson between Parr Avenue and Sherman Grove Avenue.

According to broadcast reports, several transformers may have exploded.

Kim Hughes of the DWP confirmed that 744 customers lost power but had not indication when service would resume.